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Level B2 (estimated) · 38 pages · English

The Salt Inspector

Written by Vibha Lohani
Illustrated by Swathi Sambasivam

Munshi Vanshidar lacks the ability to be dishonest or corrupt in spite of being surrounded by greedy people soaked in money. As the salt inspector, he is true to himself and to the integrity of his work. Soon, this leads him to clash with Pandit Alopideen, the most powerful man in their area. What follows is a tale that will always be relevant to our society, portraying the constant war between the lure of money and the need to be moral.

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Level B2 (estimated) · 20 pages · English

The Sound of Water

Written by Shalini Srinivasan
Illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta

Varsha and her Appa live near the forest. It has been a hot summer and Varsha is feeling the heat. One day she hears a strange noise and decides to investigate. Only she can hear the sound and wonders what it is. What will Varsha find and will Appa believe her?

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Level B2 (estimated) · 27 pages · English

The Sparrow Who Flooded a Village

Written by Lakshmi Venkat
Illustrated by Lakshmi Venkat

Diu is bored during her summer holidays until she notices a tiny sparrow on her balcony. Her Paati then tells her a funny village story about a greedy sparrow who loved payasam so much that it accidentally flooded an entire village! Inspired by a word-of-mouth tale the author heard from her grandmother during childhood, this story also explores why sparrows are disappearing from our cities and how we can help protect them. Perhaps, while reading, you may remember the soft little chit-chit sounds from your own childhood too. And after you finish the story, listen carefully… maybe a tiny sparrow is chirping nearby, waiting to say hello. 🌿

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Level B2 (estimated) · 8 pages · English

The Story of Help Us Green

Written by Bhumija Rishi
Illustrated by Harshika G, Rhea Nandy

Ankit Aggarwal and Bholu from Aaj Ka Jungle talk about Ankit's company 'Help us Green'. What does it do? Find out in this interesting interview.

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Level B2 (estimated) · 20 pages · English

The tale of Pukshi

Written by Linthoi Chanu
Illustrated by Kemya Yanlem

In ancient Samutak, Haokha Nongkha Ngamba's daughter Wandengnu wished to participate in the traditional Pam Yanba ritual. Delighted by her interest, Haokha Nongkha gives his daughter a gourd of honey to share with her friends on their journey. However, he forgets to tell Wangdengnu a small detail... that the gourd was magical.

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Level B2 (estimated) · 4 pages · English

The Time Traveller

Written by Anushree
Illustrated by Barkha Lohia, Gerhard Van Wyk, Linh Chi, Nyambura Kariuki

The story of a boy who meets someone interesting in the deep woods.

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Level B2 (estimated) · 9 pages · English

The Water Cycle

Written by Bhumija Rishi
Illustrated by Harshika G, Rhea Nandy

There is no water in Mr. Cloud and he is sad. Find out why!

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Level B2 (estimated) · 12 pages · English

The well has a fever

Written by Latha Romikuttan
Illustrated by Diana James, Isaac Gergan, Kavya Singh, Onesmus Kakungi, Priyanka Kumar, Rajiv Eipe, Rijuta Ghate, Sirawon Khathing, Srikrishna Kedilaya, Vishnu M Nair

Kamal, a boy from the city, learns in a fun way why well water feels different in summer and winter!

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Level B2 (estimated) · 33 pages · English

The Winter Night

Written by Lovleen Misra
Illustrated by Swathi Sambasivam

Halku and his wife, Munni are rural farmers who find themselves crushed under the weight of poverty. Having lost their hard-earned money to repay a debt, they have also lost all the means to buy a blanket for the coming winter month. Halku is faced with the circumstance of sleeping out in his field with nothing to protect him from the harsh, biting cold. Having no choice and desperate for warmth, Halku and his dog set out on a cold winter night to guard the fields.

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Level B2 (estimated) · 22 pages · English

There’s a Hole in my Galaxy

Written by Ananya Dasgupta
Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat

Three friends blast off from Earth in a rocket to explore the Solar System. Suddenly, they find themselves being pulled by a black hole. Do they manage to escape? Find out what happens on this space odyssey.

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Level B2 (estimated) · 13 pages · English

Thunder and Lightning

Written by Athieno Gertrude, Owino Ogot
Illustrated by Jesse Breytenbach

Thunder and her son, Lightning, lived on earth amongst people. Due to her destructive, naughty son the king sent them to live in the sky away from people.

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Level B2 (estimated) · 27 pages · English

Tree’s Company: a play

Written by Jerry Pinto
Illustrated by Kalyani Ganapathy

Three stories about three special trees. A wonderful play about the importance of plants in our lives, with a strong message of conservation.

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